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Lydia Davis looking for her brother Abel Davis

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 15, 1899

Information wanted of my broth-
er, Abel Davis, who left home
about 26 years ago, when last
heard from he was in South Caroli-
na. His mother's name was Laura
Young, when he left home he was
living in Logwood Neck; he has
two sisters, Susan and Lydia, the
latter married Cipe Pierce. Any
information of his whereabouts
will be gladly…

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Rev. J. C. Hare seeking information on Rev. J. H. Kitt and Kitt's sons James and John

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 2, 1899

Information wanted of Rev. J.
H. Kitt and two sons James and
John; the last time that I heard of
them they were in Texas. Any
one recognizing any of the parties
named will greatly oblige me by no-
tifying the Rev. J. C. Hare, New-
berry, S. C., Newberry C. H.

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James K. Brown seeking information on Rev. J. W. Wilson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 10, 1900

Information wanted of Rev. J.
W. Wilson, former pastor of the A.
M. E. Church at Wyandotte, Kan.
Any information will be greatly re
ceived by James K. Brown, Box
308, Superior, Wis.

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Georgia Irvin seeking information on her brothers Sydney and Nelce Terrell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 31, 1900

Information wanted of my broth-
ers, Sydney and Nelce Terrell.
When last heard from Nelce was
in Fayett county, Tex. I learn
that Sydney is a Methodist preach
er, and was in Columbus, Texas,
two or three years ago. Father's
name is Major Terrell. Any in-
formtion will be gladly received.
Address Georgia Irvin, 225 Cactus
San Antonio,…

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Andrew Ford looking for Rev. John West Ford

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 31, 1900

Information wanted of John
West Ford, who is a Baptist preach
er, and was last heard of from
Philadelphia, Pa. and had charge
of a Baptist mission. Any infor-
mation of him will be gladly re-
ceived by Andrew Ford, Washing
Ia.

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Rev. W. H. Edwards seeking information on his brother Rev. W. E. Edwards

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 31, 1900

Information wanted of my bro-
ther, Rev. W. E. Edwards. He was
transferred in 1895 to Arkansas,
since which time I learned he was
in Tenn. In fact I received a let-
ter from him in 1898, at which
time he was in the Tennessee con-
ference, and have heard from him
since. Any information will be
gladly received by his mother…

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Rev. V. G. Longshre seeking information about his grandfather Allen Dean

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 31, 1900

Information wanted of Allen
Dean, who left here some time ago
and settled in Tennessee for a num-
ber of years, then went to Missis-
sippi. His son's name was Tobe
Gilliband. He had several girls.
Tobe, the old man, is my father.
My mother's name is Mariah Gilli
band, and my sister's name is
Mary. Parties named will greatly
oblige by…

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Joe Williams looking for sons Joe and Essic Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 31, 1900

Information wanted of my sons,
Joe and Essic Williams. When
last heard from they were in Kan-
sas City, Mo His father's name
is Joe Williams, aged 88 years, and
his mother's is Charlotte Williams.
Any information of their where-
abouts will be gladly received by
their father. I am a member of
the A. M. E. Church at St. Mark
Opelika…

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Thomas Wright seeking information on his nephew Ben Wright

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 31, 1900

Information wanted of Ben
Wright. His grandmother's name
is Pleasant Wright. When last
heard from, which was eight years
ago, he was in Nashville, Tenn. I
am informed that he is a Baptist
preacher. Any Information will
be gladly received by his uncle,
Thomas Wright, Lyons station,
Coahoma county, Miss.

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James Hayes seeking his father Spring Hayes and mother Charity Hayes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 8, 1900

Information wanted of my fath-
er, mother, sisters and brothers.
Father's name was Spring Hayes.
Mother was Charity Hayes. My
brothers were Robert, Sam, Will,
[unclear], Julian. Sister's name was
Dianna Hayes. My grandmother's name
was Kate Hayes, and grand-
father's name was Caesar Finch.
My father belonged to James
Hayes, and my…

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J. W. Lee seeking information on his son Rev. J. R. Lee

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 8, 1900

Information wanted of my son,
Rev. J. R. Lee, when last heard of
he was pastor of the A. M. E.
Church in the town of Rice, Tex.,
in 1898. My name is J. W. Lee.
Any information will be gladly re-
ceived. Post Office address, Jack-
son, La., care of Rev. Lawrence
Estavan.

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Amos Marsh seeking information of his brother James Marsh

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 9, 1899

Information wanted of my bro-
ther James Marsh. We are the
children of Amos and Mary Marsh.
We were eight in number four
boys and four girls. Our former
home was in Giles county, Tenn.
About eighteen years ago I heard
that Brother James was living in
New York State. If found please
address his brother, Amos Marsh,
St.…

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Walter Carns seeking his brothers Andrew Mitchell and Charles Carns

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 12, 1899

Information wanted of my broth-
ers Andrew Mitchell, Charles
Carnes, My mother's name was
Mary Jane Carnes; father's name
was Wright Mitchell. We lived
near Columbus, Ga., in Alabama.
Andrew Mitchell left here about
fifteen years ago. When last heard
of he was in Little Rock, Ark.
Charles Carns left here about five
years ago. When last…

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Sophia Copelis looking for her daughter Fannie Lane

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 28, 1899

Information wanted of my daugh-
ter, Fannie Lane, who used to be-
long to Mr. Edele Lane, of the
F (rest unclear) plantation near Lane's ferry.
Her mother was then known as
Sophia Lane, but now as Sophia
Copelis. Elijah Lane was her
father. Her sisters and brothers
were Martha Jane, Sarah, Elijah,
Caesar, and Frank. Fannie left
Rocky…

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Jane Birton seeking for information about her husband George W. Birton

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 19, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my husband, George W. Birton, of Company
A, 115th Regiment, United States Army. When
last heard from, in 1865, he was in the hospital
at Brownsville. Any information will be thank-
fully received by his wife. Address
JANE BIRTON,
No. 20 Acorn Alley, Philadelphia.
(Chap. R. R. Laitine, U. S. A.)
May 19--2t.

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James Haskins searching for son James Haskins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 30, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of James Haskins, a youth
seventeen years of age, who left the farm of Mr.
Thomas Epps, in Nottoway county, Virginia, in
May, 1865, with the Union Army.
Any information concerning this young man
will be thankfully received by his father, in
Richmond, Virginia. His brother Oscar, and
sister Nancy are…

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Mary Fickland looking for her daughters Susan Fickland and Ellen Rollins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 7, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Susan Fickland and Ellen Rollins, daughters
of Mary Fickland, now residing in Washington
city, D.C., and formerly belonging to the estate
of George Nelson, of Culpeper Court House,
Va Any information concerning them may be
sent to Rev. Wm. H. Hunter, pastor of Israel
church, Washington, D. C., and oblige their
mother, …

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Rev. Wesley J. Gains searching for Reuben Evans

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 28, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Reuben Evans, who bought himself from
Robert Toombs, (ex-Confederate General,) in
1843. He was seen in Philadelphia in October,
1865, by Rev. W. H. Gains. Address
REV. WESLEY J. GAINS,
Columbus, Ga.

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Eliza Riley searching for her daughter Rina Jane Hinton

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 27, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.

Information wanted by Eliza Riley, of her
daughter Rina Jane Hinton. She left Marion
County, Missouri, in 1864. Her husband,
Thomas Hinton, lived in Philadelphia, previously
to his wife's going to him. The man that owned
him was named William Logan. He lived in
Philadelphia. Any information of her will…

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Robert Buckner looking for his children Mary, George, and Robert R. Buckner (1st of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 2, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Mary Buckner, who
formerly belonged to Mary Morrison, in Cul-
pepper County, Va., also of Daniel, Reuben
and George Buckner, formerly belonging to
John Miller. Any information will be very
thankfully received by
ROBERT BUCKNER,
Post Office Box 317,…

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Kitty Greene searching for her children Washington, James and Lucy Greene

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 9, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED

Information wanted of my three children.
Two boys and one girl. Their names are
Washington, James, and Lucy Greene. Any
information of them will be thankfully re-
ceived by their mother, Kitty Greene. They
formerly belonged to Dr. Patrick, Wilkinson
county, Miss.

Address Catherine Greene, Allegheny
City, Pa., in…

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Rachel Ann Martienas searching for her brothers Theodore, Thomas, and Dennis Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 23, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
The following information is wanted of
my three brothers:
Thomas, Theodore and Dennis Williams.
When last heard from they were in Wash-
ington city, D. C. Any information of their
whereabouts will be gladly received by a
dear sister and brother-in-law, as I want
them to come to Chicago, Ill. My name
now is…

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Mary A. Carr searching for her daughter Venus Barnett

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 13, 1867

Information wanted of Venus and John
Barnett, formerly of Scott county, Mo. I
left my daughter living with the family of
Dr. Barton, in Bloomfield, Mo., several years
ago. Any information of their whereabouts
will be thankfully received by an anxious
mother. MARY A. CARR.
Address Rev. Dr. Revels, St. Louis,…

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Hannah Gordon looking for her daughter Nancy Gordon

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 13, 1867

Information wanted of my daughter,
Nancy Gordon, taken from Barren county,
Kentucky, by Dr. Emison, about twelve
years ago, to Tennessee. Any information
of her will be joyfully received by her mo-
ther, HANNAH GORDON.
Address Hannah Gordon, Bowling Green,
Ky., care of Rev. J. C. Embry.

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Nelson Parrett searching for his wife Elizabeth Parrett

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 20, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Elizabeth Parrett,
wife of Nelson Parrett, formerly of Thumblon
Court House, Va.
Should Rev. Daniel Paine see this he will
please address any information to
NELSON PARRETT,
Care Rev. Jacob M. Mitchell,
513 Lombard st.,…

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